Glasheen Boys' School
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About
Glasheen Boys’ School is a vibrant, inclusive primary school that prioritises active, hands‑on learning and the holistic development of every pupil. The curriculum is delivered through collaborative projects, teamwork and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, supported by a caring staff and a community‑focused ethos. The school boasts a wide range of modern facilities, including a brand‑new astroturf pitch, an outdoor classroom, an indoor sensory room, a dedicated ASD class, and a well‑equipped school garden where children explore planting and environmental stewardship. Recent upgrades have added specialist resource rooms, a polytunnel, and extensive outdoor play areas such as a sensory playground and a newly built infant playground. Beyond the classroom, Glasheen Boys’ School offers a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities, from STEAM and coding clubs to music, art, chess and sport, fostering creativity and physical wellbeing. The school is recognised as a Health‑Promoting School with multiple national flags for mental health, inclusivity, environmental sustainability and digital excellence, reflecting its commitment to nurturing well‑rounded, confident learners.
History
The original Glasheen Boys National School opened in September 1897 with 53 pupils in the old school house in Glasheen village. A new nine‑classroom building was erected in 1955 on the present School Avenue site, followed by a two‑storey, six‑classroom block with a school hall in 1972. Comprehensive renovations in recent years have introduced new windows, fencing, fire doors, flooring, and water‑conservation measures. In 2011 an outdoor classroom, upgraded WC facilities, disabled access and an indoor sensory room were added. Further expansion in 2014 brought three new classrooms, senior infant rooms, an infant playground, a sensory playground, a community liaison room, a school garden, new offices, a reception area and a new roof on the junior building. Subsequent improvements included yard resurfacing, a polytunnel, parents’ room, additional classrooms and resource rooms (2015‑2017), ASD class and new furniture (2018), a major extension completed in 2020, and additional support rooms in 2021. The school maintains strong academic and sporting traditions, holding numerous national awards and recognitions for health promotion, inclusivity and digital distinction.